Sex toy design goes high tech with the Fukuoku 9000 (1) ($79.99, at Seduction, 577 Yonge, 416-966-6969). It looks like a video-game accessory, with three fingertip vibrators and a wrist control panel. And it seems the iMac colour trend has spilled over into the world of adult entertainment. I-vibe offers both its Egg (not shown, $69.98, from Lovecraft, 27 Yorkville Ave, 416-923-7331) and its New Pocket Rocket (2) ($29-$46 at Come as You Are, 701 Queen West, 416-588-0900) in vivid colours to match your new computer.

If you've never used a vibrator before, you might want to get used to what you like without overloading your senses. The Jewel of the Nile (3) ($49.98, at Lovecraft), a dildo with a variety of shapes to test on your varied orifices, or the Orchid (not shown, $25.85 at Good for Her, 175 Harbord, 416-588-0900), a plastic one-speed vibrator, are both good places to start. Looking for a wild ride? The Rabbit Pearl (4) ($106 from Come as You Are) -- that cyber-cool, not to mention cute, vibrator from Japan -- had its first major starring role in Sex In The City. It rotates, vibrates, gyrates, is filled with tumbling pearlized marbles and has a little rabbit-shaped appendage for clitoral stimulation. If you're single this Valentine's Day, what better gift to yourself could there be? But there's no reason why you and a partner can't take turns.

Or why not try a harness-dildo combo to give you the parts you always wanted, such as the Man Panty (not shown, $49.98, at Lovecraft) a leather pelvis harness by local designers Aslan Leather? If you're a little round around the middle, you might find a thigh harness more comfortable -- pick one out at Good for Her. Never climaxed during penetration? An ingenious toy for het couples is the Bump and Grind ($59.85, at Good for Her, not shown), a cock ring with a vibrating appendage, perfect for postponing his orgasm while giving her added clitoral stimulation.

There are a variety of non-penis-shaped vibrators out there. The Pink Pussy Plaything (not shown, $49.98 at Lovecraft) and the Hummingbird ($52, from Come as You Are, not shown) are both equally adorable.

If you like your partner to knock at your back door, try some silicone anal beads, available in a range of sizes so you can start small and work your way up ($52 at Good for Her, not shown). Or a play set of silicone sleeves that can stretch to fit a finger, penis or dildo (5) ($29.99, at Seduction).

Whatever your taste, don't be shy. There's a world of fun out there to explore, and plenty of helpful salespeople who aren't going to make you feel like a perv. Unless, of course, that's what you're looking for.

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ex toy design goes high tech with the Fukuoku 9000 (1) ($79.99, at Seduction, 577 Yonge, 416-966-6969). It looks like a video-game accessory, with three fingertip vibrators and a wrist control panel. And it seems the iMac colour trend has spilled over into the world of adult entertainment. I-vibe offers both its Egg (not shown, $69.98, from Lovecraft, 27 Yorkville Ave, 416-923-7331) and its New Pocket Rocket (2) ($29-$46 at Come as You Are, 701 Queen West, 416-588-0900) in vivid colours to match your new computer.

If you've never used a vibrator before, you might want to get used to what you like without overloading your senses. The Jewel of the Nile (3) ($49.98, at Lovecraft), a dildo with a variety of shapes to test on your varied orifices, or the Orchid (not shown, $25.85 at Good for Her, 175 Harbord, 416-588-0900), a plastic one-speed vibrator, are both good places to start. Looking for a wild ride? The Rabbit Pearl (4) ($106 from Come as You Are) -- that cyber-cool, not to mention cute, vibrator from Japan -- had its first major starring role in Sex In The City. It rotates, vibrates, gyrates, is filled with tumbling pearlized marbles and has a little rabbit-shaped appendage for clitoral stimulation. If you're single this Valentine's Day, what better gift to yourself could there be? But there's no reason why you and a partner can't take turns.

Or why not try a harness-dildo combo to give you the parts you always wanted, such as the Man Panty (not shown, $49.98, at Lovecraft) a leather pelvis harness by local designers Aslan Leather? If you're a little round around the middle, you might find a thigh harness more comfortable -- pick one out at Good for Her. Never climaxed during penetration? An ingenious toy for het couples is the Bump and Grind ($59.85, at Good for Her, not shown), a cock ring with a vibrating appendage, perfect for postponing his orgasm while giving her added clitoral stimulation.

There are a variety of non-penis-shaped vibrators out there. The Pink Pussy Plaything (not shown, $49.98 at Lovecraft) and the Hummingbird ($52, from Come as You Are, not shown) are both equally adorable.

If you like your partner to knock at your back door, try some silicone anal beads, available in a range of sizes so you can start small and work your way up ($52 at Good for Her, not shown). Or a play set of silicone sleeves that can stretch to fit a finger, penis or dildo (5) ($29.99, at Seduction).

Whatever your taste, don't be shy. There's a world of fun out there to explore, and plenty of helpful salespeople who aren't going to make you feel like a perv. Unless, of course, that's what you're looking for.On Valentine's Day, why go with lingerie when you can give something that keeps on giving long after your skivvies are on the floor? Toronto has great sex shops that carry a great range of toys.

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ex toy design goes high tech with the Fukuoku 9000 (1) ($79.99, at Seduction, 577 Yonge, 416-966-6969). It looks like a video-game accessory, with three fingertip vibrators and a wrist control panel. And it seems the iMac colour trend has spilled over into the world of adult entertainment. I-vibe offers both its Egg (not shown, $69.98, from Lovecraft, 27 Yorkville Ave, 416-923-7331) and its New Pocket Rocket (2) ($29-$46 at Come as You Are, 701 Queen West, 416-588-0900) in vivid colours to match your new computer.

If you've never used a vibrator before, you might want to get used to what you like without overloading your senses. The Jewel of the Nile (3) ($49.98, at Lovecraft), a dildo with a variety of shapes to test on your varied orifices, or the Orchid (not shown, $25.85 at Good for Her, 175 Harbord, 416-588-0900), a plastic one-speed vibrator, are both good places to start. Looking for a wild ride? The Rabbit Pearl (4) ($106 from Come as You Are) -- that cyber-cool, not to mention cute, vibrator from Japan -- had its first major starring role in Sex In The City. It rotates, vibrates, gyrates, is filled with tumbling pearlized marbles and has a little rabbit-shaped appendage for clitoral stimulation. If you're single this Valentine's Day, what better gift to yourself could there be? But there's no reason why you and a partner can't take turns.

Or why not try a harness-dildo combo to give you the parts you always wanted, such as the Man Panty (not shown, $49.98, at Lovecraft) a leather pelvis harness by local designers Aslan Leather? If you're a little round around the middle, you might find a thigh harness more comfortable -- pick one out at Good for Her. Never climaxed during penetration? An ingenious toy for het couples is the Bump and Grind ($59.85, at Good for Her, not shown), a cock ring with a vibrating appendage, perfect for postponing his orgasm while giving her added clitoral stimulation.

There are a variety of non-penis-shaped vibrators out there. The Pink Pussy Plaything (not shown, $49.98 at Lovecraft) and the Hummingbird ($52, from Come as You Are, not shown) are both equally adorable.

If you like your partner to knock at your back door, try some silicone anal beads, available in a range of sizes so you can start small and work your way up ($52 at Good for Her, not shown). Or a play set of silicone sleeves that can stretch to fit a finger, penis or dildo (5) ($29.99, at Seduction).

Whatever your taste, don't be shy. There's a world of fun out there to explore, and plenty of helpful salespeople who aren't going to make you feel like a perv. Unless, of course, that's what you're looking for.